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William Louis Marrow was born May 17, 1932 in Virginia to the late Erma White and the late James Carter Marrow, Jr. Erma White moved Louis and his two siblings James and Doretha Marrow to Lackawanna, New York. There she met and married Herbert Coleman. Together they raised Louis, James and Doretha along with their three children, John, Ivorite and Rudy Coleman.

Louis attended and graduated from Lackawanna High School. After graduation he joined the Navy on June 25, 1952. During his military career, he was stationed in many places, ultimately ending up in Key West, Florida where he met and married June Marie McCartney. Louis was honorably discharged on June 24, 1960. Louis and June moved back to Lackawanna, NY then to Buffalo, NY in 1963. He began a long career at Bethlehem Steel rising to the position of foreman after furthering his education at the University of Buffalo. He retired in 1984.

Louis was a man of many trades. He enjoyed working on cars and carpentry as well as being a professional painter. And he was ""Great"" at all of them. Louis was an active member of AMVETS Local Post #5. He took great pride in his contribution to the military.
Louis was the proud father of Sheila McCartney, Terry Marrow and Kelli Miller-Guillory. He was preceded in death by Brenda M. Marrow and Anthony L. Marrow. The values he instilled in his children were to be respected and respectable. He also taught them to honor and love their families first.

Louis was raised a Christian and accepted the Lord as his Savior at a young age. While in the nursing home his youngest daughter, Kelli re-introduced and led him to Christ. Louis was a man of Great wisdom and pride. He was forthright and honest. He would not lead anyone in the wrong direction, only wanting the best for them. Louis said what he meant and meant what he said and it was full of truth and knowledge.
On December 20, 2013 after the effects of a stroke and a short stay in the Veteran's Hospital, he departed this life and joined his parents in God's Heavenly Kingdom.

William Louis Marrow leaves a legacy of loving memories to three children, Sheila McCartney, Terry (Alanna) Marrow and Kelli Miller (Keyo) Guillory, two brothers, Ivorite (Linda) Coleman, John (Iva) Coleman, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.